An Insight Into Car Detailing Lexington KY

By Joyce Sanders


The first step in car detailing is the basic washing and drying. Many people overlook this step due to their ignorance. This stage should be given a high-level consideration because most of these surface imperfections in most cars develop during this juncture. That is because the surface may be scratched and unsightly water spots are also during car detailing Lexington KY.

First, a prewash is done. It essentially prevents the addition of waterspouts on the surface. The water minerals have to be removed at this stage. The shampoo is then applied to the car for degreasing and light scrubbing is done. Water is then used to rinse. The vehicle is then air dried before wiping with a towel to prevent the paint wash.

Some of these imperfections that remain after the washing are removed using the clay bar. Application of the clay bar leaves the surface very smooth and glassy. It is worth noting, some of these imperfections removed are invisible to the bare eye. This process must be repeated either once or twice a year.

The clay usually comes in two forms a quick detailer and a clay lube. The bar lubricant is applied first to smoothen the surface. Enabling easy application of the clay bar without marring is essential. As a result, the clay will be used efficiently. A mixture of optimum rinse off and water is then used to finish it off.

Once the clay surface treatment is done, it is then polished. It is argued that this step has the greatest impact on this vehicle. Essentially it is used to remove the dull spots on the face of this car due to weathering action and industrial fallout. It can be done twice or thrice in a year to keep it in a perfect state throughout the year.

In the recent times, the buffer is being utilized to substitute the use of that hand. This is because the hand often results in uneven surface polish. In addition to that, a lot of pressure is needed for good polishing which makes the work tiring and unproductive.

Glazing, an optical step in the detailing process is important in adding a layer of gloss. That is if it is done professionally. It also increases the paint thickness. As a result, it fills up where there are minor imperfections. Caution should always be taken to prevent the waxes and sealants from being washed off. The glazing can be done based on the needs of the vehicles owner.

Before anything, the car should be washed clean, dried and polished before using the glaze. A black finishing pad is recommended to be used. It is important to note that the glaze only fills the imperfections temporarily. It cannot also be layered, so a single layer is sufficient for optimal results.

Those are the key steps in detailing. There are other procedures done such as coating, layering, waxing, microfiber care, wheel and tire care and the glass care.




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